Alfred George Gardiner: Life and Works
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What is Alfred George Gardiner's pen name?

  • Alpha of the Plough (correct)
  • The Pillars of Society
  • Leaves in the Wind
  • Many Furrows
  • Which of the following is NOT a title of Alfred George Gardiner's work?

  • Assailant in Arms (correct)
  • The Pillars of Society
  • Pebbles on the Shore
  • Leaves in the Wind
  • What did Alfred George Gardiner emphasize in his essay 'On Saying Please'?

  • The importance of good manners (correct)
  • The benefits of fast food
  • The art of storytelling
  • The significance of physical exercise
  • How did Alfred George Gardiner's essays tend to be described?

    <p>Elegant, graceful, and humorous</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the meaning of 'discourtesy' as mentioned in the text?

    <p>Rudeness or lack of courtesy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does Alfred George Gardiner suggest about polite speech and manner?

    <p>Sweeten the atmosphere around</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was the lift-man fined for throwing a passenger out of the lift?

    <p>The lift-man demanded the passenger to say 'please' but the passenger refused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the law protect individuals who are physically assaulted?

    <p>Because physical assault is a legally punishable offense.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What would happen if individuals were at liberty to box people's ears according to the text?

    <p>The gutters of the city would run with blood all day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the law not legislate against bad manners according to the text?

    <p>Violence cannot be used against acts that are not legally punishable offenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of being written down as an ill-mannered fellow according to the text?

    <p>There is no penalty except social disapproval.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why does the law not compel individuals to say 'please' or adjust their voice tone according to other's sensibilities?

    <p>Because it does not involve legally punishable offenses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Alfred George Gardiner

    • Alfred George Gardiner's pen name is Alpha.
    • 'On Saying Please' is one of his notable essays.

    Key Concepts in Gardiner's Essay 'On Saying Please'

    • Gardiner emphasizes the importance of politeness and good manners in his essay 'On Saying Please'.
    • He suggests that polite speech and manner are essential for maintaining social harmony.
    • Discourtesy, according to Gardiner, refers to a lack of politeness or good manners.

    The Significance of Law and Manners

    • The law protects individuals from physical assault because it recognizes the importance of physical well-being.
    • If individuals were allowed to box people's ears, it would lead to a breakdown of social order and chaos.
    • The law does not legislate against bad manners because it is difficult to define and enforce.
    • However, the social consequences of being considered ill-mannered, such as being ostracized, can be significant.
    • The law does not compel individuals to use polite language or adjust their tone to suit others' sensibilities because it values individual freedom and autonomy.

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    Test your knowledge about the life and literary works of Alfred George Gardiner, a prominent journalist and essayist from the early 20th century. Learn about his contributions to newspapers such as the Daily News and his pseudonym 'Alpha of the Plough'.

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